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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.07 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Fort Pierre Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

He sent her money but does not think she will need it now since she just got married. He applied for a furlough. They are now in the Dakota Territory.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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